Children of Dune (Dune Chronicles, Book 3) by Frank Herbert
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Book Reviews of Children of Dune (Dune Chronicles, Book 3)
Book Review: keeps getting better
Summary: 5 Stars
The Dune series continues, it hits a high point with Children of Dune. This is by far, the best of the first three books in Frank Herbert's epic sci-fi series. Though Chani has died and Paul has wandered off into the wilderness desert of Dune, the Atredies twins, Leto and Ghanima, live on as pre-borns. The two children gain the knowledge of a time long forgotten by history, they see their aunt Alia change into a demon, possessed by the old Baron Harkonneon. As the twins learn about Alia and tell Jessica, their grandmother, they also hear about an attempt from the previous ruling house to assassinate them both. Leto decided to follow "the Golden Path" which would result is chaos that would eventually give peace and prosperity to the Imperium. As Leto begins his plans for the Golden Path, an old, wind torn man became coming to Arrakeen, preaching heresy against Alia and her priests. He gained the name, The Preacher, and would make regular visits to the city. Alia, already distressed and angered, feels hatred towards this man that thinks he can berate the religion and empire that she controlled. Soon, Alia turns her disgust on her mother, kidnapping her and sending her to Salusa Seculas, where the house of Corrino waits. This book deserves five stars because it is one of the best books I have ever read. Its combination of adventure, suspense, and power struggle turns it into an all-time great book. This is one book that everyone should read at sometime during his or her life. Though sci-fi, the way that Frank Herbert wrote the book should appeal to all, even those who never thought that they would read and enjoyable science fiction book in their lives.Book Review: A stunning display of writing.
Summary: 5 Stars
Like others I was hesitant to read "Children of Dune." "Dune Messiah" is my favorite, although it lacked the noteworthyness of "Dune", and I was worried "CoD" would repeat that mistake.When entering into "Children of Dune" I was entering into a new generation, a new group of Atreides, and I did not know what to expect. However, I was met with unsurpassed gracefull writing, and a story that captures you from the start.
Immediatly we are thrust into the minds of the Atreides twins, Leto and Ghanima, as they discuss the complex problem of their aunt's abomination, in tongues not used for centuries. These children are exciting, complex, and breath takingly beautiful.
The sub plots of the story are just as intriguing.
The evil Winciscia has not given up her quest to regain the thrown for house Corrino, and Irulan is magnificent in even her smaller role.
Having lost two of the center characters in "Dune Messiah", Paul and Chani, I almost expected to be bored and lost. But I was met with wonderment at characters like Leto II and Ghanima, and the beautifly written return of Muad'dib as The Preacher.
"Children of Dune" takes you on an adventure as Alia falls into the depts of possession, Arrakis looses it's grip on the Spice, and Leto II finds his quest for the Golden Path.
"Children of Dune" is a deserving addition the the Dune Chronicles, and deserves a read from Dune fans.
Book Review: Audrey Billeaud's Review
Summary: 5 Stars
Children of Dune by Frank Hebert is a perfect addition to the Dune series. This book has an ideal combination of action, love, and deception. Frank Herbert uses a simple writing style. What makes his writing style so impressive is the fact that he makes the story seem so real. He has thought into every detail to make his future universe come to life. He has a glossary for the words and objects he has made up for this series. Though it is a Sci-Fi novel there are no aliens and the way Frank Hebert writes one does not feel as though they are reading a Sci-Fi novel. The planet that the novel is set on is a desert planet known as Arrakis. The efforts of a messiah, Paul Atreides, helped Arrakis begin to have plant life. This plant life symbolizes the Imperium moving the throne to Arrakis and the change that came over the government. There are many references to witches throughout the novel. The Bene Gesserit are like a coven of witches who dress in black and are very secretive. There are many allusions to Hitler and Earth's wars. The overall theme of this novel is the continuation of Paul Atreides' work throughout the universe in an effort to better mankind.Book Review: The saga continues, and it is far from over!
Summary: 5 Stars
Arrakis is a different world now and Paul's grip on the Throne is no more. Left to the dessert as a sacrifice for Shai-Hulud due his blindness, Paul's persona is no longer present in the events moving the royal throne, yet his influence is still there. Was he devoured by the giant sandworms, as the Fremen custom commands?Meanwhile, Paul's twin Children, more gifted than what his father ever was, are the heirs to the royal throne. Yet these are not ordinary children, the wisdom of the Ages flows through their bodies and the Bene Gesserit will do anything that is on its hands (even family treachery) to obtain the precious Atreides genes.
But this time, Leto II, just a young eight years old boy in body, will do the unthinkable and face the terrible consequences his father, the Kwizats Haderach, did not want to face; The terrible sacrifice that comes with the salvation of the Human race.
This book is perhaps the most mystical of the first three Dune books and it is rich with metaphysical symbolism, something that makes is just too goddamn great! (Even though I am a complete skeptic/atheist) Just read it, ok? (But read the other two first!)
Book Review: Best Dune Book Yet
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best Dune book writen so far. After Messiah some poeple were turned off from the seris, I was one of them. But I read on hoping that it would get better. It did, it go a lot better. In COD Leto II and Ghani who are Paul's twin children, try to keep from becoming an Abonamation. Alia has already become an Abonination and has been taken over by a familar enemy to the Atradies. The Lady Jessican comes back in this book and she and Alia don't get along very well. There is also another new character, The Preacher. Some of the Fremen believe he is Maud'Dib come back from the desert. And there is a conspiracy to kill the twins coming from the Corrino family. But it seems the leader of the Corrino family doesn't even know about it. There is a lot of plotting and thinking going on in this book which I think gives it depth. Leto II is the most fancinating Sci-Fi character ever. And twords the end of this book something really cool happens to him. I won't say what it is cuz it might ruin the book but let me tell you, IF YOU THINK THE BOOK IS DULL IN THE BIGGINNING READ ON. IT WILL GET BETTER.